The second of Snook’s irreverent, Newfoundland take on Christmas classics.

A native of Exploits River, Grand Falls, Ms. Roberts has expressed her artistic talents as an actor and singer over several years. This, her CD debut, kicks off with three rockers.

“One Night Free” is nicely spruced up with horns, sax and trombone reminiscent of Paul Simon’s, “Late in the Evening”. Roberts compares neatly with Sass Jordan and Alannah Myles when she belts ’em out, but is at her best on the more soulful, heartfelt tracks like “Ask you to Try” and “Ray of Sunlight”, which tips the hat to a classic Lionel Richie melody.

There’s also a great barroom country & western feel on “Raven Black” and “Someone Who Knows How to Lead” (remember Sue Medley), and “Don’t Look Back” swings delightfully with sweet southern touches. “Summer Rain” features a lovely backing vocal track and a classic late 1970’s rock radio vibe.

The album closes with a Pogues-like ditty with a little help from Arthur O’Brien and Fred Jorgenson of the Navigators.

Produced by Ward Pike (guitar and more) and featuring tasty, spare harmonica bits from Mark Anderson and Alan Ricketts on steel Guitar.

This is Ralph O’Brien’s first solo album after a long career with The Sons of Erin, a Traditional Irish group popular in the ’80’s and 90’s. The album features many well-known musicians, including D’arcy Broderick, Craig Young, Kevin Evans, Joe Tompkins, Johnny Barella, Bob Pike, and Chris Ledrew.

This album is a gem with both traditional irish and folk tunes.

Newfoundland has given birth to a plethora of world-class guitarists over many decades. Craig Young is one of them.

This fantastic sophomore release explores the gamut of Craig’s style, from full-on country & western to folk/traditional to dixieland jazz. Not just a sizzling hot guitarist (Terri Clark’s axe-slinger for several years), Craig possesses a rich warm voice – pure country & western tonality.

Joined here by a musical cast that includes Aaron Collis (Dardanelles), Leeland Wareham, Jenee Fleener and a jewel of a track with another brilliant guitarist, Duane Andrews, Craig Young is the front-runner for Newfoundland Country & western album of the year.

If you’re a fan of Marty Stuart, Chet Atkins or Alan Jackson, you should check out this truly talented picker/singer from Newfoundland’s southwest coast.

Witloof Bay’s 2008 release of both  upbeat covers and originals, that were performed throughout the 2013 Festival 500.

The newest vinyl release from Monsterbator, one of St. John’s favourite heavy acts is a mix of punk and hard rock with a perfect titration of sludge. Monsterbator’s lyrics and style are as clever as their show is energetic. Also, one of the few currently available local albums on vinyl.

The latest from the Maryland State Boys Choir, celebrating their 27th season. This was performed at the 2013 Festival 500.

Allison Crowe’s newest release, Newfoundland Vinyl, represents 200 years of traditional music popular in Newfoundland. The songs vary from ballads, to sea shanties and lively drinking songs.

Newest release from Signal Hill, a profound bar circuit cover band. The first in a soon-to-be two disc Making Waves set.